RAYAN CHERKI made Erling Haaland giggle by swearing live on Sky Sports.
The Manchester City duo had just turned in an irresistible second half performance to sweep Crystal Palace aside 4-1.
Erling Haaland laughed after Rayan Cherki sworeCredit: Sky Sports
The pair gave an amusing joint-interview Credit: Sky Sports
Cherki, however, wasn’t so enamoured with his display in the opening 45.
Speaking moments after the match, the Frenchman told Sky: “My performance was so-so.
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“In the first half, we didn’t find the space. I played so s***.
“When I see Enzo (Maresca) wants to change me, I don’t like that, and I need to show them I want to play, I want to score, I want to give an assist to Erling.
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“Today I didn’t give a lot of balls to him but next time I want to give him a lot of balls.”
Haaland, who has also sworn live on Sky in the past, couldn’t help but laugh.
The Norwegian had headed City into the lead on 17 minutes.
Cherki then took over in the second period, scoring twice, including a sensational solo effort, to help his side on their way, before Haaland added another.
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On his brilliant solo effort, Cherki said: “When Erling didn’t get the ball, It’s my instinct. I’m very happy for the win today. See you next week.”
Haaland, 26, cheekily interrupted: “Just say what you actually mean. You scored two top goals!”
Man of the match Cherki added: “That is nothing. I want to give a goal for him.”
The attacking midfielder’s performance drew gushing praise from Jamie Redknapp.
Speaking on Sky Sports, Redknapp said: “Cherki painted a masterpiece with that first goal. He had an amazing effect on the game.
“He is a genius, the things that he can do with a football. He gives you that X factor.”
Cherki scored a sensational solo goal Credit: Reuters
